CH 39 - Canine Encounters

What are the requirements for an owner of a dangerous dog?

- Register the dangerous dog with the animal control authority for the area in which the dog is kept - Restrain the dangerous dog at all times on a leash in the immediate control of a person or in a secure enclosure.

How many officers have been killed by a dog over the past 50 years?

0

When approaching a dog, what is the minimal reactionary gap in a public space?

12 feet

According to the Texas Health & Safety Code, who is an animal control authority?

A municipal or county animal control office with authority over the area the dog is kept OR A sheriff in an area with no animal control office

Utilizing officer awareness, which of the following are signs of a canine on the property? a.Canine houses b.Chains in the yard c.Worn patches or trails in the yard d.Food or water bowls on the porch e.All of the above

All of the above

What are non-lethal tools that can be used against a canine? a.Taser b.Baton c.Clipboard d.Officer voice command and tone e.All of the above

All of the above

What are things to look for as an officer that could indicate the presence of a dog when approaching a house or business? a.Dog house b.Dog food/water bowl c.Signage cautioning presence of dog d.Signs of digging in the yard e.All of the above

All of the above

What can the position of the canine's ears indicate? a.When a dog is relaxed and comfortable the ears will be held naturally. b.When alert, the dog will raise the ears higher on his head and will direct them toward whatever is holding his interest. c.A dog will also raise his ears up and forward when he is feeling aggressive. d.If your dog has his ears pulled back slightly, he is signaling his intention to be friendly. e.All of the above

All of the above

Which of the following body parts are used in canine communication? a.Eyes b.Mouth c.Ears d.Tail e.All of the above

All of the above

Which one is a type of dog aggression? a.Dominant aggression b.Fear aggression c.Pain aggression d.All of the above

All of the above

If a K9 handler becomes injured, you should attempt to do which of the following: a.Have the handler call his dog b.Give the K9 the load command at the K9 vehicle c.Attempt to get another K9 handler to handle the K9 d.Contact animal control to capture the K9 e. Any of the above

Any of the above

A dog wagging its tail is always playful and friendly?

False

If you are bitten by a dog, you should immediately pull away.

False

You should stare directly into the eyes of a canine to assert dominance

False

What are should be targeted with impact weapons when dealing with a canine?

Front legs and flanks

Dogs very rarely _______

Look directly into other animals eyes because this can be seen as threatening

When watching the mouth, what is one sign that a dog may become aggressive?

Pulls their lips up vertically to display their front teeth while also wrinkling the top of their muzzle

Which of the following should you not do when approaching a canine?

Run away

When encountering a dog, officers should not __________

Run away with loud vocal noises while moving arms in all directions

What determines a canine's home range?

Size, age and behavior

Which of the following is/are types of dog aggression?

Territorial Aggression

What does Ethology mean?

The scientific and objective study of animal behavior.

A taser can cause serious injury or death to an animal and so should be used sparingly.

True

An ASP, baton, or flashlight can be used as a distraction tool, keeping it between the officer and canine.

True

If a canine is present, you should try to contact the owner if it doesn't interfere with law enforcement activities.

True

To test for the presence of a canine in a fenced yard you should rattle the gate, call out for the canine, whistle or knock on the side of the house.

True

What is an example that deadly force is justified?

When a dog bites continuously, gripping the body.